The desire of God is that the whole earth be filled with His knowledge as the waters cover the sea (Isaiah 11:9; Habakkuk 2:14). He wants all creation to know Him. He desires to have a relationship with all men, and He will stop at nothing to achieve this.
However, in creating you, He has given you the ability to choose. He will not force Himself on you. He desires that every family be one that gives His Spirit the chance to lead and direct them. He wants a household where godly children can be nurtured to become extensions of His hand and love, in schools, in communities, and in every sector of human life.
You, as the head of your household, and one who has a stake in that household, must ensure that you know God’s plan and purpose for your family and for the children God has given you. Irrespective of how a child came into your care (by blood, adoption, etc.), you owe God a duty to train that child so that he or she will ultimately fulfill the counsel of the Creator. You have no business bearing or raising children if you are not ready to do this.
Everyone has a purpose in God’s plan, and it is your duty to make sure you impact those in your care for good. Know assuredly that the devil is on the prowl, seeking to destroy and prevent them from maturing in knowledge, because these children are arrows meant to be used against him.
While you are rejoicing and having baby showers, the enemy is already at work. He attacks even in the womb, and you are told your baby is having health issues or abnormalities. All he desires is that another arrow is not released against him and his cohorts so that his mission to steal, kill, and destroy remains effective.
He releases demonic sicknesses and health challenges to frustrate parents so they give in to his plans instead of standing firm to destroy his attacks on their family. Some families have broken up because of health challenges in their children, even though they once vowed “till death do us part.”
There are so many divorces today, even among believers and ministers of the gospel. The devil is not primarily interested in your marriage but in the power that is available when that marriage is upheld, and in the mighty arrows that would be released against him through it.
He makes sure your finances are attacked, your joy is depleted, and then sells you the lie that your spouse is no longer who you married. He makes other men or women appear more attractive to push you into adultery or fornication. He introduces anger into your life until the object of your love becomes your punching bag. He fills your heart with hatred for your spouse and presents him or her as the cause of your failure.
He introduces drugs, alcohol, and other harmful substances into your life and home, convincing you that you cannot cope without them. And because he tries one thing after another and you remain complacent, he stretches his hand further.
You become hurt, and the joy of the Lord disappears from your life, yet it is that very joy that is your strength. Anger and hatred creep in, followed by unforgiveness. These open the door to diverse sicknesses and incurable diseases. Then you begin to hear terms like “hereditary” or “generational.”
The worst part is that you have opened not only yourself but your entire family to the enemy, and things begin to go downward.
Child of God, you need to rise up! Determine from now on that you will not give any place to the devil.
I am not saying there won’t be challenges, but search the Word of God; those challenges are not meant to overwhelm you (Psalm 23). As long as you are in this world, there will be valleys of the shadow of death, but He will be there with you to see you through. He is with you wherever you go.
Every good or bad thing in society originates from the home. The devil knows that if he can conquer the home, he has achieved his plan. A negative issue not properly handled at home will definitely become a community issue, and eventually a national one.
Therefore, it is important that you guard your heart with all diligence (Proverbs 4:23). Watch what you allow in through the gates of your heart, your eyes, ears, nose, touch, and taste. Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. What is inside of you will always find expression through your words.
As a parent, watch your actions, they speak louder than your voice. Your behavior toward your spouse, children, neighbors, and coworkers is seen as normal behavior by your children.
IT IS WELL.
PROGRAMS
I have found through various situations and people that the best way to be a successful person in life, a success that is lasting and brings glory to God, is to align yourself with His program. Notice, I didn’t say just to be successful. If you want success that lasts and glorifies God, it must come through God’s way.
The kingdom of darkness has helped many people achieve a so-called “success,” but what is the true benefit or end result of such? You have to make a great sacrifice for that kind of assistance. Such an exchange is very costly and, in the long run, leads to destruction.
Some people have sought such help when they couldn’t make ends meet, exchanging their souls for worldly wealth. Most times, the devil will always demand your best, and sometimes, he will even require the very thing for which you make the request. People may see the semblance of success in your life, and some may even desire what you have, but only you know “where the shoe pinches,” as the saying goes. Eventually, such a road will only lead to destruction.
It is only God who gives blessings without adding sorrow to them. To go far with God, you must align yourself with His purpose. God has programs for:
* The individual
* The family
* The community
* The country
* The world, and so on.
INDIVIDUAL
You were created by God for a purpose. You are not a mistake or an accident. Even if your parents did not plan for you, or even did not want you, you are here because the Creator has a purpose for your life.
A healthy man has a sperm count of at least 15 million per milliliter of semen, with a total of about 39 million sperm in an entire ejaculation. That means around 39 million “runners” in a single race! What are the chances that sperm number 201 or 1500 would be the winner? Do you still think your coming into life was a mistake, just because someon,even your parents, said so? If you understand what we’re talking about, you’ll realize that Someone was working behind the scenes, and that you were specifically chosen.
Don’t just make decisions randomly; make sure your decisions align with God’s program for you as an individual. You were not created to waste away or simply pass through life without making a positive impact. You are not useless.
People are quick to condemn others simply because they didn’t succeed academically or in other areas. They use their own yardsticks to measure success and believe you can only succeed through academic qualifications. But look at the world today, people are becoming successful and influential through sports, entertainment, technology, and so on. This shows that being weak in one area doesn’t make you a failure.
Study the human brain, it has three major parts: the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brainstem. Each one handles different functions. Go and study how it works. It’s important to know that every one of God’s creations has a purpose. Seek His face and align yourself with His program for your life, and you will see yourself succeeding exceedingly.
God will only support what brings His program to life (Galatians 6:8). I’m sure that you, as a human being, wouldn’t empower someone who would assist your enemy or competitor to destroy you. Likewise, don’t expect God to support or provide for you if He knows that what He gives you won’t be used for His purpose.
Are you ready to be obedient to His voice when He blesses you? Are you dead to self, pride, arrogance, adultery, and fornication? (Galatians 5:19).
It is nothing for God to bless you and lift you up, but are you completely surrendered to Him, not just with your lips but with your heart? He knows the heart of man and can see yours. That’s why He will test you before committing Himself to you.
One meaning of “test,” according to the dictionary, is a session in which a product, equipment, or system is examined under normal or extreme conditions to evaluate its durability. Likewise, you will be tested and evaluated. Why do you want what you are asking for? For what purpose? Don’t think you can lie to Him. He sees your heart, even the very hidden parts.
Deal with it, child of God. The sooner, the better.
It is well.
INTERFERENCE FROM HEAVEN
At other times, you may see outcomes or results that don’t seem to match your decisions. You search and search for the cause but can’t identify the problem. Then, my friend, step back.
Could it be interference from the Father?
The Bible says, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of destruction.” ,Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 16:25.
To you, the outcomes you desire seem right. You’ve seen them in the lives of successful people, and in fact, you’ve followed their steps faithfully. But the Heavenly Father who created you knows that the end of that path will not be good for you. Because He loves you too much, He will not allow it.
Yes, it hurts, you’ve invested so much in it and you were even prepared.
Let’s look at a simple scenario.
There’s a man, very wealthy. He can afford anything and everything. He has achieved a lot and helped many people. He has a five-year-old son whom he loves dearly and would not deny anything. The boy knows this.
One day, the boy goes to his father and asks for the car keys because he wants to go buy ice cream.
* The father has cars.
* The father loves the boy.
* The father has money for ice cream, and even more.
* Yet, the father refuses the boy’s request.
Is it because:
* The father cannot afford it?
* The father does not love the boy?
Of course not! It is because he loves him exceedingly.
Sometimes, our requests are not granted because the Father loves us too much to give us something that could harm us. The request itself may be right, it may not be sinful. In fact, others may be enjoying the same thing, yet you are denied. You’ve done all you know to do: you’ve fasted, prayed, read the Bible, yet, no result.
The Father loves you too much to give you what will destroy you.
There are many reasons why this happens, and as human beings, we can only imagine a few. Only God knows the true reason. But let us consider two possible reasons:
1. Timing
2. Maturity
TIMING
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.”
When a 14-year-old impregnates a 13-year-old, imagine the chaos! The pain it brings, to the parents, families, community, even the world at large.
Think about how many couples are desperate for a child, they would go to any length, spend all they have, and still are unable to conceive. The doctors are confused. Both are in perfect health, and even IVF has failed. The sperm and egg are fine, yet no child. Meanwhile, here are two children expecting a baby.
Now think about the baby. Yes, he or she could be put up for adoption, but what awaits that child? Some may argue the baby will have a better chance with loving adoptive parents, but do you know their hearts? Do you know what will happen to that child in 5, 10, or 20 years?
Timing is of the essence, in life and in God’s divine program.
So sometimes, things are delayed or even denied by God because of His timing. It is therefore important that you seek His will and understand His timing for your life. Some people succeed early, while others succeed later. It’s not about how big, but how well.
No wise businessman will invest in a venture destined to fail. God is a shrewd businessman. His investment is always aligned with His purpose, not just our desires.
He makes everything beautiful in its time.
(Psalms 1:3; Psalms 104:27; Psalms 145:15; Proverbs 15:23)
Oh, what beauty it is when things come at the right time not early, not late.
MATURITY
Maturity is the state of being ready or ripe, the prime stage of productivity and self-expression.
The ability to take responsibility is a sign of maturity. If you are not mature in God’s sight for what you desire, His love will cause Him to delay or deny it. You need to grow into maturity.
Maturity is not a gift of the Spirit, it’s something you must work toward deliberately. You pray, study the Word, and obey His directions. Growth is intentional.
God will not entrust His gifts to someone who refuses to grow. My dear, confession without obedience will not bring possession.
Listen, age is not maturity.
Attending church for 10 or 20 years does not make you a mature Christian. Going to church and hearing sermons without living them out will always lead to frustration.
When the Bible says, “You shall know the truth…”(John 8:32), it means:
– to be certain of,
– to become aware,
– to be acquainted and familiar with,
– to understand and discern through experience and study,
to recognize and grasp the true nature of something.
These do not come merely by listening with your physical ears.
When you become mature, you’ll realize that those very desires are waiting for the matured you.
Stay focused.
Could it be interference from the Father?
The Bible says, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of destruction.” ,Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 16:25.
To you, the outcomes you desire seem right. You’ve seen them in the lives of successful people, and in fact, you’ve followed their steps faithfully. But the Heavenly Father who created you knows that the end of that path will not be good for you. Because He loves you too much, He will not allow it.
Yes, it hurts, you’ve invested so much in it and you were even prepared.
Let’s look at a simple scenario.
There’s a man, very wealthy. He can afford anything and everything. He has achieved a lot and helped many people. He has a five-year-old son whom he loves dearly and would not deny anything. The boy knows this.
One day, the boy goes to his father and asks for the car keys because he wants to go buy ice cream.
* The father has cars.
* The father loves the boy.
* The father has money for ice cream, and even more.
* Yet, the father refuses the boy’s request.
Is it because:
* The father cannot afford it?
* The father does not love the boy?
Of course not! It is because he loves him exceedingly.
Sometimes, our requests are not granted because the Father loves us too much to give us something that could harm us. The request itself may be right, it may not be sinful. In fact, others may be enjoying the same thing, yet you are denied. You’ve done all you know to do: you’ve fasted, prayed, read the Bible, yet, no result.
The Father loves you too much to give you what will destroy you.
There are many reasons why this happens, and as human beings, we can only imagine a few. Only God knows the true reason. But let us consider two possible reasons:
1. Timing
2. Maturity
TIMING
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.”
When a 14-year-old impregnates a 13-year-old, imagine the chaos! The pain it brings, to the parents, families, community, even the world at large.
Think about how many couples are desperate for a child, they would go to any length, spend all they have, and still are unable to conceive. The doctors are confused. Both are in perfect health, and even IVF has failed. The sperm and egg are fine, yet no child. Meanwhile, here are two children expecting a baby.
Now think about the baby. Yes, he or she could be put up for adoption, but what awaits that child? Some may argue the baby will have a better chance with loving adoptive parents, but do you know their hearts? Do you know what will happen to that child in 5, 10, or 20 years?
Timing is of the essence, in life and in God’s divine program.
So sometimes, things are delayed or even denied by God because of His timing. It is therefore important that you seek His will and understand His timing for your life. Some people succeed early, while others succeed later. It’s not about how big, but how well.
No wise businessman will invest in a venture destined to fail. God is a shrewd businessman. His investment is always aligned with His purpose, not just our desires.
He makes everything beautiful in its time.
(Psalms 1:3; Psalms 104:27; Psalms 145:15; Proverbs 15:23)
Oh, what beauty it is when things come at the right time not early, not late.
MATURITY
Maturity is the state of being ready or ripe, the prime stage of productivity and self-expression.
The ability to take responsibility is a sign of maturity. If you are not mature in God’s sight for what you desire, His love will cause Him to delay or deny it. You need to grow into maturity.
Maturity is not a gift of the Spirit, it’s something you must work toward deliberately. You pray, study the Word, and obey His directions. Growth is intentional.
God will not entrust His gifts to someone who refuses to grow. My dear, confession without obedience will not bring possession.
Listen, age is not maturity.
Attending church for 10 or 20 years does not make you a mature Christian. Going to church and hearing sermons without living them out will always lead to frustration.
When the Bible says, “You shall know the truth…”(John 8:32), it means:
– to be certain of,
– to become aware,
– to be acquainted and familiar with,
– to understand and discern through experience and study,
to recognize and grasp the true nature of something.
These do not come merely by listening with your physical ears.
When you become mature, you’ll realize that those very desires are waiting for the matured you.
Stay focused.
WHEN OUTCOME DOES NOT MATCH DECISIONS
*Title:*
In the process of going through life, we sometimes make decisions that, when we see the outcome, are not what we desired. Other times, we encounter outcomes that we cannot trace to any decision we’ve consciously made. We don’t know the source and cannot connect it to any choice we remember making.
So how do you deal with such situations? Do you just fold your arms and let it be? *Definitely not.*
*The First Step:*
Determine the cause of such outcomes. Ask yourself:
1. Is it due to misjudgment in evaluating the outcomes of your decisions?
2. Is it a lack of due diligence on your part in properly analyzing the steps that led to those outcomes?
3. Is it the result of decisions you didn’t consciously make?
4. Is there interference from other people or external sources?
5. Have you breached a protocol or “jumped the gun” somehow?
*Whatever the case may be*, as long as the outcome is different from what you expected, *you need to do the following immediately:*
*A. Identify the source of the outcome.*
Sometimes, it’s so subtle that only help from the Creator can reveal it.
The devil is so crafty (skillful at deceiving) that by the time you realize what’s going on, it may almost be too late.
Every wrong step or move likely started a long time ago, maybe with a small issue you didn’t take seriously.
It seemed so insignificant that you ignored it, saying things like:
“It doesn’t matter.”
“It happens to everyone.”
“It’s the economy.”
“It’s the weather.”
But you forget that *not everyone is affected* the same way. Even though you are in the same economy, some people are not experiencing what you are.
This is where your relationship with *God and His Word* becomes crucial.
As long as what you are experiencing is *contrary* to your desired outcome, *resist it in prayer, violently* if necessary.
*Don’t Just Say “I Reject It, Replace It**
It’s not enough to just reject a negative outcome or pronouncement. *You must replace it immediately* with the Word of God that describes what you want.
You’ve heard people say, “I reject that in Jesus’ name!” But rejection alone isn’t enough.
*You must replace that vacuum* with what you actually want, based on *God’s Word*.
If you don’t, something or someone else will fill it.
*Steps Toward Your Desired Outcome*
1. Search the Scriptures.
2. Speak the Word that aligns with your expectation.
3. Take the necessary steps toward that outcome.
4. If you’ve taken a wrong step, confess, ask for forgiveness, and start taking the right steps.
5. If necessary, engage in spiritual warfare. *John 10:10* Anything that reduces you, affects you negatively, or depletes you is not from God.
*Examples to Consider*
You may see people who, after obtaining a BSc, go for a Master’s, even a PhD, hoping for better opportunities, only to end up working as a security guard or driver.
Meanwhile, someone your age tells you to “relax” because they also haven’t found a job yet.
But what about your other mates, those who are now heads of companies or running conglomerates?
*The enemy wants you to feel comfortable in that low estate* by only showing you people who haven’t made it, never the ones who are ahead.
*The Truth: Resources Are Abundant*
There are resources on this earth that humans cannot exhaust.
*What you need is available.*
Don’t fall for the lie that nobody is succeeding because of the economy.
Remember how many people became millionaires even during the global lockdown caused by COVID?
That lie is a trick of the devil to keep you from pressing forward until one day you wake up and realize you’ve been completely left behind.
*Yes, Divorce Rates Are High…*
But there are still marriages lasting *30, 40 years* or more, where couples are still *happy and fulfilled*.
They didn’t stay together because they had no options. They stayed because they wanted to.
*Beloved, Do Not Be Deceived.*
There is *good in the land*.
You can access the resources God has made available.
*Don’t settle for less.*
What God has deposited on this earth is *for the good of all*, but *you must press in* to access it.
*Correct Your Errors, Use Your Words*
Identify where you’ve missed it, and take steps to correct your mistakes.
*Use your mouth.* Cancel negative confessions and speak positive ones.
The Bible says *”you shall say”*, not “you shall think.” *(Joshua 1:8)*
* a. Do not let it depart from your mouth.
* b. Meditate on it day and night.
* c. Observe to do all that is written in it.
* d. Then you will prosper.
* e. Then you will have good success.
*See also:* James 1:22–25, Matthew 21:21
*You Are Made in God’s Image*
We are created in the image and likeness of God—and He is a *talking God*. *(Genesis 1:3)*
We are talking beings.
*Open your mouth.*
Cancel what you’re seeing that is not in line with your expected outcome.
Begin to declare what *you want to see*, according to God’s will for your life.
*Check Yourself*
Are you the cause of the problem?
Have you entered places you’re not supposed to be?
Are you connected with people you shouldn’t be around?
Check:
* Your associations *(Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1)*
* Your relationships
* Your conduct
Are you compromising a little, forgetting that *a little leaven leavens the whole lump*? *(1 Corinthians 5:6, Galatians 5:9)*
*Be Sober. Be Vigilant.*
You will not fail, in *Jesus’ name.*
In the process of going through life, we sometimes make decisions that, when we see the outcome, are not what we desired. Other times, we encounter outcomes that we cannot trace to any decision we’ve consciously made. We don’t know the source and cannot connect it to any choice we remember making.
So how do you deal with such situations? Do you just fold your arms and let it be? *Definitely not.*
*The First Step:*
Determine the cause of such outcomes. Ask yourself:
1. Is it due to misjudgment in evaluating the outcomes of your decisions?
2. Is it a lack of due diligence on your part in properly analyzing the steps that led to those outcomes?
3. Is it the result of decisions you didn’t consciously make?
4. Is there interference from other people or external sources?
5. Have you breached a protocol or “jumped the gun” somehow?
*Whatever the case may be*, as long as the outcome is different from what you expected, *you need to do the following immediately:*
*A. Identify the source of the outcome.*
Sometimes, it’s so subtle that only help from the Creator can reveal it.
The devil is so crafty (skillful at deceiving) that by the time you realize what’s going on, it may almost be too late.
Every wrong step or move likely started a long time ago, maybe with a small issue you didn’t take seriously.
It seemed so insignificant that you ignored it, saying things like:
“It doesn’t matter.”
“It happens to everyone.”
“It’s the economy.”
“It’s the weather.”
But you forget that *not everyone is affected* the same way. Even though you are in the same economy, some people are not experiencing what you are.
This is where your relationship with *God and His Word* becomes crucial.
As long as what you are experiencing is *contrary* to your desired outcome, *resist it in prayer, violently* if necessary.
*Don’t Just Say “I Reject It, Replace It**
It’s not enough to just reject a negative outcome or pronouncement. *You must replace it immediately* with the Word of God that describes what you want.
You’ve heard people say, “I reject that in Jesus’ name!” But rejection alone isn’t enough.
*You must replace that vacuum* with what you actually want, based on *God’s Word*.
If you don’t, something or someone else will fill it.
*Steps Toward Your Desired Outcome*
1. Search the Scriptures.
2. Speak the Word that aligns with your expectation.
3. Take the necessary steps toward that outcome.
4. If you’ve taken a wrong step, confess, ask for forgiveness, and start taking the right steps.
5. If necessary, engage in spiritual warfare. *John 10:10* Anything that reduces you, affects you negatively, or depletes you is not from God.
*Examples to Consider*
You may see people who, after obtaining a BSc, go for a Master’s, even a PhD, hoping for better opportunities, only to end up working as a security guard or driver.
Meanwhile, someone your age tells you to “relax” because they also haven’t found a job yet.
But what about your other mates, those who are now heads of companies or running conglomerates?
*The enemy wants you to feel comfortable in that low estate* by only showing you people who haven’t made it, never the ones who are ahead.
*The Truth: Resources Are Abundant*
There are resources on this earth that humans cannot exhaust.
*What you need is available.*
Don’t fall for the lie that nobody is succeeding because of the economy.
Remember how many people became millionaires even during the global lockdown caused by COVID?
That lie is a trick of the devil to keep you from pressing forward until one day you wake up and realize you’ve been completely left behind.
*Yes, Divorce Rates Are High…*
But there are still marriages lasting *30, 40 years* or more, where couples are still *happy and fulfilled*.
They didn’t stay together because they had no options. They stayed because they wanted to.
*Beloved, Do Not Be Deceived.*
There is *good in the land*.
You can access the resources God has made available.
*Don’t settle for less.*
What God has deposited on this earth is *for the good of all*, but *you must press in* to access it.
*Correct Your Errors, Use Your Words*
Identify where you’ve missed it, and take steps to correct your mistakes.
*Use your mouth.* Cancel negative confessions and speak positive ones.
The Bible says *”you shall say”*, not “you shall think.” *(Joshua 1:8)*
* a. Do not let it depart from your mouth.
* b. Meditate on it day and night.
* c. Observe to do all that is written in it.
* d. Then you will prosper.
* e. Then you will have good success.
*See also:* James 1:22–25, Matthew 21:21
*You Are Made in God’s Image*
We are created in the image and likeness of God—and He is a *talking God*. *(Genesis 1:3)*
We are talking beings.
*Open your mouth.*
Cancel what you’re seeing that is not in line with your expected outcome.
Begin to declare what *you want to see*, according to God’s will for your life.
*Check Yourself*
Are you the cause of the problem?
Have you entered places you’re not supposed to be?
Are you connected with people you shouldn’t be around?
Check:
* Your associations *(Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1)*
* Your relationships
* Your conduct
Are you compromising a little, forgetting that *a little leaven leavens the whole lump*? *(1 Corinthians 5:6, Galatians 5:9)*
*Be Sober. Be Vigilant.*
You will not fail, in *Jesus’ name.*
LIFE
*Our life is a compendium of many decisions*,the ones we make and those we did not make by ourselves. Small ones and big ones. Eternal ones, generational ones, and temporary ones.
Decisions, indeed, are very powerful. *They are you.* When we look at your life, we should be able, to an extent, to successfully predict the decisions you have made.
As powerful as decisions are, however, they are only the beginning of the journey. You don’t make decisions to be great or exceptional in life and then go to sleep. Greatness does not come as a product of wishing. There is no magic in success.
Once you have decided the outcome you desire, the next step is to find out how to get there. There are many ways to go about this:
1. *Study the lives of others who have achieved similar outcomes.*
Not just their successes, but also their failures. We are a product of both. By studying them, you understand what led to their success, and what to avoid through their failures.
2. *Read books on the outcomes you desire.*
Read extensively. Gather the necessary materials so you can make informed decisions.
For example, if I decide to become a medical doctor, what subjects do I need to take in my O-Levels? What subject combinations and grades are required to gain admission into a medical school? What courses are taught in the university, and how can I prepare for them? What must I do, and what should I avoid? What exams do I need to take, and what scores must I attain to succeed?
People before you have documented their journeys, take advantage of that.
As I said earlier, at one point or another, we all make mistakes. But you don’t have to make the same mistakes others made.
Do not approach your journey with a “do or die” mentality. Other people’s success will never be the cause of your failure. As they say, *the sky is so vast, we can all fly without colliding*.
If you approach life with the mentality of destroying others to build your own, you will definitely fail. You cannot expect to tear others down in order to rise.
3. *Study the Bible.*
It is the manual from our Creator. It will lead and guide you, especially if you have committed your life to Him and are willing to yield to His direction.
Prayer is vital. *Commit your ways into His hands* – Proverbs 3:5–7.
Develop the habit of fellowship with your Maker — Psalm 95:7, Psalm 100:3.
I have heard, and I believe, that there is nothing in this present world that you cannot find a biblical example of. Search the Bible. Others have gone through what you’re going through or what you will go through. There, you’ll see the results of their choices, and it will prompt meaningful discussions with God:
Do you want their results? Or do you want to avoid their mistakes?
God, the Maker, will direct and guide you.
Search the Bible, you will be surprised how many examples it contains of the outcomes you desire.
Knowing the pathway helps you stay focused. You’ll know where to go and where not to go, what to do and what to avoid.
You have a vision ahead of you, *and you will not be distracted.*
*It is well with you.*
Decisions, indeed, are very powerful. *They are you.* When we look at your life, we should be able, to an extent, to successfully predict the decisions you have made.
As powerful as decisions are, however, they are only the beginning of the journey. You don’t make decisions to be great or exceptional in life and then go to sleep. Greatness does not come as a product of wishing. There is no magic in success.
Once you have decided the outcome you desire, the next step is to find out how to get there. There are many ways to go about this:
1. *Study the lives of others who have achieved similar outcomes.*
Not just their successes, but also their failures. We are a product of both. By studying them, you understand what led to their success, and what to avoid through their failures.
2. *Read books on the outcomes you desire.*
Read extensively. Gather the necessary materials so you can make informed decisions.
For example, if I decide to become a medical doctor, what subjects do I need to take in my O-Levels? What subject combinations and grades are required to gain admission into a medical school? What courses are taught in the university, and how can I prepare for them? What must I do, and what should I avoid? What exams do I need to take, and what scores must I attain to succeed?
People before you have documented their journeys, take advantage of that.
As I said earlier, at one point or another, we all make mistakes. But you don’t have to make the same mistakes others made.
Do not approach your journey with a “do or die” mentality. Other people’s success will never be the cause of your failure. As they say, *the sky is so vast, we can all fly without colliding*.
If you approach life with the mentality of destroying others to build your own, you will definitely fail. You cannot expect to tear others down in order to rise.
3. *Study the Bible.*
It is the manual from our Creator. It will lead and guide you, especially if you have committed your life to Him and are willing to yield to His direction.
Prayer is vital. *Commit your ways into His hands* – Proverbs 3:5–7.
Develop the habit of fellowship with your Maker — Psalm 95:7, Psalm 100:3.
I have heard, and I believe, that there is nothing in this present world that you cannot find a biblical example of. Search the Bible. Others have gone through what you’re going through or what you will go through. There, you’ll see the results of their choices, and it will prompt meaningful discussions with God:
Do you want their results? Or do you want to avoid their mistakes?
God, the Maker, will direct and guide you.
Search the Bible, you will be surprised how many examples it contains of the outcomes you desire.
Knowing the pathway helps you stay focused. You’ll know where to go and where not to go, what to do and what to avoid.
You have a vision ahead of you, *and you will not be distracted.*
*It is well with you.*
DECISIONS – PART 2
Seeing that decisions sum up the totality of your life, then we need to know what a decision really is.
A decision, according to the dictionary, is:
- The act of deciding
- A choice or judgment
- Firmness of conviction, etc.
From the above, decision means looking at the available options and choosing based on your conviction, meaning you must have considered the options and the resultant effect of each option before deciding on which one suits the outcome you desire.
However, a lot of people go through life without knowing or understanding that their life is a result of their decisions. My friends, not making decisions is sometimes worse than making a wrong decision because there is no vacuum in life. Someone or something somewhere is making decisions for you if you refuse to make any. It is like leaving your life to chance, and nobody can be blamed for the result except you. No vacuum in life means nothing happens in isolation. Everything is interconnected. There are external factors that have effects on other things. So if you will not consciously make informed decisions, you can be sure an external force will make one for you, and there is nothing you can do about the outcome.
Every day we make decisions:
- Small or sometimes insignificant decisions.
Note that what you call insignificant can have a very significant outcome or effect after many of such decisions. For example, what clothes you wear when going out. It may not really affect you whether you put on a type of clothing or not, but imagine going for an interview for a job course and you dressed shabbily. Of course, in the long run, it will have an effect on the outcome of the interview. Your dressing gives an impression in the mind of the interviewer and affects the decision whether to give you the job or not. You are bidding for a project, and you have the academic knowledge and may even have experience, but you dress anyhow, putting on slippers and looking unkempt, believing that your qualification and experience are all that matter. However, what they can see is an irresponsible person who will likely embezzle the funds or even produce substandard outcomes.
Even in the issue of the food that you eat, it is important to make the right decision, even though food can be said to be insignificant. But after some time, the effect of those small decisions will tell on your health and may likely destroy your life completely.
What about the decision on people you associate with? I just want to hang out with my mates and colleagues, but one such outing may lead you to a place of no return and a miserable life.
- Big decisions, life-changing decisions.
Most people actually take time when making these decisions, but sometimes they do not have the knowledge of all the outcomes that come with the available options. Some even become so careless as to say, “We will cross the bridge when we get there.” What is the assurance that there will be a bridge, and what is the state of that bridge? Some so-called decisions have become generational issues. A person or some people make decisions, and it continues to have an effect on generations yet unborn, irrespective of whether they are in agreement or not.
A lot of people, especially in our clime, are under generational hardship due to the decisions their forefathers made when they were not even born yet, their parents were not even there. We spend so much time and energy breaking such that we are also creating generational effects by the decisions we are making now. We are quick to judge our forefathers for joining forces with darkness to bring relief to their lives and entering into covenants which become binding on generations yet unborn, who have to suffer for them.
But you are also making the same decisions now that will bring untold hardship on your unborn children. We join groups, clubs, and enter into relationships. You, my friend, you are going all over looking for solutions to generational curses and covenants, while in actual fact you are creating another one, or recycling the old one by changing the package.
When you hear “new and improved product”, it’s likely the package that is changed and not the content inside. Sometimes the content is even increased. My friend, please make informed decisions and do not continue to recycle generational curses and covenants. You graduated from Harvard or any other prestigious institution yet cannot understand that the devil has repackaged and improved on his modus operandi, then you are unlearned. Stop and think, my friend.
- Eternal Decisions.
There are some decisions whose outcomes even follow you to the great beyond. Eternity means uncountable existence without end, infinite time. Heaven and hell are real. Some decisions you make here and now can determine where you will spend your eternity.
Decisions Part 1
No one size fits all.
The above is often said by all, but the understanding is not fully reflected by all.
There are processes and procedures that, if one obeys or indeed follows, can lead to a particular end; however, if another follows the same, the outcome becomes different.
There are a lot of things that can affect the outcome even though the same process is followed.
Identical twins carried by the same womb and fed the same do not often produce the same result.
When God was leading the children of Israel from Egypt to the promised land, they had to pass through two bodies of water. The Creator of heaven and earth does not use the same form or model to achieve the same result. In the process of creating a passage in the Red Sea, He sent the wind. Exodus 14:21-22. For the River Jordan, He instructed that the feet of the priests that bear the ark be dipped in the brim of the water. Joshua 3:15-16.
It is important to know that a variety of things affect outcomes. The same process does not often produce the same outcome.
Decisions play a major role in outcomes. Today’s decisions are tomorrow’s outcome. Most times when we see a successful person, we desire such success; however, what is most important is knowing the sort of sessions that produce such outcomes. God has given us the gift of decision-making. We do not have a say in the outcome. You can only make decisions. It is very important to use every available means to make the correct decision that will give us the desired outcome.
You see a successful marriage, and you want such; then do all in your ability to make the necessary decisions to achieve such an outcome. When you meet people who have succeeded in the area that is appealing to you, strive to know from them how they arrived at this point. Know that there are also scars they have had to endure to get to this place. What you see, and I dare say the whole world sees, are the crowns and the stars, but there are scars too.
Determine today that you will pay more attention to your decisions because they will determine your outcome.
The above is often said by all, but the understanding is not fully reflected by all.
There are processes and procedures that, if one obeys or indeed follows, can lead to a particular end; however, if another follows the same, the outcome becomes different.
There are a lot of things that can affect the outcome even though the same process is followed.
Identical twins carried by the same womb and fed the same do not often produce the same result.
When God was leading the children of Israel from Egypt to the promised land, they had to pass through two bodies of water. The Creator of heaven and earth does not use the same form or model to achieve the same result. In the process of creating a passage in the Red Sea, He sent the wind. Exodus 14:21-22. For the River Jordan, He instructed that the feet of the priests that bear the ark be dipped in the brim of the water. Joshua 3:15-16.
It is important to know that a variety of things affect outcomes. The same process does not often produce the same outcome.
Decisions play a major role in outcomes. Today’s decisions are tomorrow’s outcome. Most times when we see a successful person, we desire such success; however, what is most important is knowing the sort of sessions that produce such outcomes. God has given us the gift of decision-making. We do not have a say in the outcome. You can only make decisions. It is very important to use every available means to make the correct decision that will give us the desired outcome.
You see a successful marriage, and you want such; then do all in your ability to make the necessary decisions to achieve such an outcome. When you meet people who have succeeded in the area that is appealing to you, strive to know from them how they arrived at this point. Know that there are also scars they have had to endure to get to this place. What you see, and I dare say the whole world sees, are the crowns and the stars, but there are scars too.
Determine today that you will pay more attention to your decisions because they will determine your outcome.
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